www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Democratic National Committeehttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/democratic-national-committee/?utm_medium=RSS2015-02-23T08:26:53-05:00Debbie Wasserman Schultz, circa 2013, was set to paint Obama as 'anti-woman, anti-Semitic'2015-02-23T08:26:53-05:00Cheryl K. Chumleyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/23/debbie-wasserman-schultz-circa-2013-was-set-to-pai/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz had a backup plan of revenge in 2013, in case President Obama did move to replace her from her party position &mdash; and that was to paint him as "anti-woman" and "anti-Semitic," various media outlets reported.</p> <p>She even went so far as to ...DNC's Wasserman Schultz: Voters think Democrats stand for 'laundry list of ... disparate ideas'2015-02-21T12:10:46-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/21/dncs-wasserman-schultz-voters-think-democrats-stan/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WASHINGTON &mdash; Democrats are struggling to answer a simple question &mdash; "What's a Democrat?" &mdash; and must do a better job of explaining their core values to voters, according to a task force formed after the party's dismal showing in the 2014 election.</p> <p>The Democratic National Committee on Saturday released ...Koch brothers attacks to blame for Democrats' midterm elections losses, party officials say2015-02-19T20:38:06-05:00S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/19/koch-brothers-attacks-to-blame-for-democrats-midte/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic officials are second-guessing the party's obsession with attacking the Koch brothers, saying it bears some of the blame for last year's devastating election losses as the focus on the conservative billionaires diluted a party message already struggling for clarity.</p> <p>Doubts about the relentless attacks on the Koch brothers surfaced ...Democrats to study election losses, debate liberal agenda, class warfare2015-02-18T22:05:05-05:00S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/18/democrats-to-study-election-losses-debate-liberal-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Democratic National Committee opens its winter meeting Thursday in Washington with the party still wrestling over a comeback strategy after devastating losses in the November elections and divided over how far the party should veer left.</p> <p>In an attempt to reassure state party officials who traveled from across the ...Philadelphia to host Democratic National Convention2015-02-12T09:38:57-05:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/12/philadelphia-to-host-democratic-national-conventio/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday it will hold its 2016 nominating convention in Philadelphia, where it will officially put forward its candidate who will try to succeed President Obama's two terms in office.</p> <p>The City of Brotherly Love beat out Brooklyn, New York and Columbus, Ohio to host the ...Democrats to hold 2016 convention in July, week after Republicans2015-01-23T12:54:51-05:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/23/democrats-hold-2016-convention-july-week-after-rep/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it's holding its national 2016 convention the week ofJuly 25, 2016 - the week after Republicans are scheduled to hold their convention in Cleveland.</p> <p>"We are still in discussions with three excellent cities and are looking forward to a diverse and inclusive convention ...Ed Rendell, Howard Dean blame messaging for Democratic party's 'piss-poor' showing2014-11-10T06:15:40-05:00Cheryl K. Chumleyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/10/ed-rendell-howard-dean-blame-messaging-for-democra/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ed Rendell, said his party was subpar on the messaging front in the recent elections, and that's why the losses were so significant. And he's not alone in that assessment.</p> <p>Former DNC head Howard Dean said similarly during an NBC interview in ...Democrats plan 'top-to-bottom' review of election losses2014-11-08T15:34:54-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/8/democrats-plan-top-bottom-review-election-losses/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WASHINGTON &mdash; Democrats are planning an extensive review of what went wrong in the 2014 and 2010elections, hoping to find ways to translate success in presidential campaigns into future midterm contests.</p> <p>A party committee will conduct a "top-to-bottom assessment" of the Democrats' performance in recent midtermelections and try to determine ...Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus signals he'll run for re-election2014-11-07T22:09:38-05:00Ralph Z. Hallowhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/nov/7/republican-national-committee-chairman-reince-prie/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Fresh off the GOP&rsquo;s election sweep, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus is signaling he plans to run for a third term as the party&rsquo;s chief.</p> <p>Just a few blocks from the White House, Mr. Priebus told a breakfast with reporters on Friday that he "leans" toward a re-election run ...Debbie Wasserman Schultz deploys her dog to ask for donations2014-10-22T13:56:10-04:00David Sherfinskihttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/22/debbie-wasserman-schultz-deploys-her-dog-to-ask-fo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida Democrat and head of the Democratic National Committee, deployed her dog, "Demmy," this week in an attempt to cajole some money out of supporters ahead of the midterm elections.</p> <p>"Lately my kids have been asking if they can dress our dogs up for Halloween. I ...Former Philly mayor trashes New York City in bid for DNC convention2014-09-24T12:23:27-04:00Jessica Chasmarhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/24/former-philly-mayor-trash-talking-new-york-city-in/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has reportedly been trash talking New York City as Philadelphia competes in its bid to host the 2016 Democratic presidential convention.</p> <p>Mr. Rendell, who once served as Philadelphia's mayor, has sent articles to the Democratic National Committee that paint New York City as a dangerous, ...Debbie Wasserman-Schultz facing fire from Democrats2014-09-22T11:26:29-04:00Cheryl K. Chumleyhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/22/debbie-wasserman-schultz-facing-fire-her-own-ranks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, is facing fire from within her own ranks from lawmakers and political insiders who say she's not only lost her edge, she's become an election-year liability.</p> <p>First, she criticized the White House's handling of the immigration crisis at the border, <a ...RNC raises $10.5M in August, bests DNC's $7.4M effort 2014-09-20T09:02:24-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/20/rnc-raises-105m-august-bests-dncs-74m-effort/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>WASHINGTON &mdash; The Republican National Committee again outraised its Democratic rival last month and is sitting on a $3 million lead, according to campaign finance reports filed Saturday.</p> <p>The RNC raised $10.1 million in August and has $14.5 million in the bank to pay for polling, data and get-out-the-vote efforts ...Democrats seek to reignite enthusiasm, reassemble coalition ahead of midterm elections 2014-09-16T20:28:10-04:00S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/16/democrats-seek-to-reignite-enthusiasm-reassemble-c/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Facing strong political headwinds and possible widespread losses in midterm elections, the Democratic Party is trying to reassemble President Obama's "Hope and Change" coalition of minority, female and young voters that carried him to victory in 2008 and 2012.</p> <p>The Democratic National Committee began a national ad campaign Tuesday to ...Dems target blacks, women, Latinos in national ad campaign2014-09-16T10:36:00-04:00S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/16/dems-target-blacks-women-latinos-ad-campaign/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Democratic National Committee launched a national ad campaign Tuesday to stir up voting blocs that are crucial to the party's success in November elections, with the first radio ad featuring President Obama and targeting black voters.</p> <p>The seven-figure paid media campaign also will aim to mobilize Latinos, women and ...Wasserman Schultz: Gov. Walker 'has given women the back of his hand'2014-09-03T15:50:55-04:00Jessica Chasmarhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/3/wasserman-schultz-gov-walker-has-given-women-back-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz used violent imagery Wednesday to describe Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's record, accusing the Republican of giving women "the back of his hand."</p> <p>"Scott Walker has given women the back of his hand," the Florida congresswoman said during a discussion on women's issues at ...DNC ad blasts Perry's treatment of indictment2014-08-28T10:43:49-04:00Kellan Howellhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/28/dnc-ad-blasts-perrys-treatment-indictment/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Democratic National Committee <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Xtli9-63k&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">released a scathing web ad</a> Thursday arguing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's indictment is more serious than he or even some Democratic strategists are taking it.</p> <p>"The truth is that no theatrics from Governor Perry are going to change the facts. It's been nearly a ...Democrats to vote on 2016 presidential nominating calendar2014-08-23T12:18:31-04:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/23/democrats-vote-2016-primary-nominating-calendar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ATLANTA &mdash; Democrats are preparing to approve the 2016 presidential nominating calendar, setting the stage for a successor to President Obama.</p> <p>The Democratic National Committee, or DNC, was expected to adopt a schedule on Saturday that would begin with the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1, 2016, followed by voting later ...Wasserman Schultz bucks Obama on deportations2014-08-21T15:00:00-04:00Seth McLaughlin and S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/21/wasserman-schultz-bucks-obama-deportations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has broken with the White House over immigration policy, saying she agrees that deporting children who illegally cross the border alone would send them to "certain death."</p> <p>The grim assessment that the deportations would be a death sentence was first made last month ...DNC chief: Sending kids back is 'certain death'2014-08-21T22:42:07-04:00Seth McLaughlin and S.A. Millerhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/21/dnc-chief-sending-kids-back-is-certain-death/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has broken with the White House over immigration policy, saying she agrees that deporting children who illegally cross the border alone would send them to "certain death."</p> <p>The grim assessment that the deportations would be a death sentence was first made last month ...